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  • How hilly is your terrain, and how often do you pull the trailer?

    Mostly flat and not pulling often = 1/2 ton, although you might occasionally be annoyed with getting going slowly with the trailer.

    If hilly and/or pulling often going for the 3/4 for more consistency would be better.

    It is like picking between economical hatchback. Being low powered isn’t generally a big deal if you aren’t loading the back with heavy stuff and driving around flat roads, but if you use the hatch to move a few hundred lbs a few times a week uphill then getting one with a more powerful engine makes sense even if the hatch size is the same.

    The biggest advantage to diesel in my outdated experience was low speed torque for heavy loads, especially trailers.